by WorkLegal | Jul 21, 2026 | Employment Protections
In a recent decision the full bench of the Fair Work Commission affirmed that small businesses are expected to comply with modern award consultation obligations on redundancy, in refusing an employer’s appeal from an order to pay compensation for unfairly dismissing a... by WorkLegal | Jul 16, 2026 | Employment Protections
In a recent decision the Fair Work Commission found that Amazon fairly dismissed a delivery station worker who refused to cooperate with an independent medical examination. The Facts The employee suffered an injury at work on 16 June 2026. She refused to sign a... by WorkLegal | Jul 8, 2025 | Employment Protections
The end of financial year brings changes that employers need to be aware of, and employers should check they have complied with any changes that affect them. Our previous article explained the changes to the national minimum wage and modern awards that applied from... by WorkLegal | Jul 1, 2025 | Workplace Protections
In a recent decision the Fair Work Commission reduced redundancy pay by 50% for an employee who refused to drive an extra 30 km per day for a higher-paying redeployment position. The Facts The employee was a Warehouse Operations Manager at the employer’s Brunswick... by WorkLegal | Oct 21, 2024 | Workplace Protections
Christmas parties can be a welcome and happy occasion to celebrate the close of a working year. They can also be an occasion for unguarded behaviour with unwanted consequences, as highlighted in a recent case in the Fair Work Commission involving a dismissal after a...